With the increasing demand for healthy food, the nut import business is becoming increasingly prosperous. However, nuts import inspection procedures are more complex, involving numerous links and requirements, the following are some of the matters needing attention and practical skills.
Understand the relevant regulations and policies
Different countries and regions have specific regulations and standards for nut imports. Importers should first study the requirements of the target market, for example, China's pesticide residues for imported nuts, heavy metal content, etc. has a strict limit of standards. Like the U.S. almond imports, need to comply with China's almonds in aflatoxin and other harmful substances in the regulations. Familiar with these regulations and policies, in order to ensure that the imported nuts in the inspection report through the inspection and quarantine.
Prepare complete inspection documents
1. Certificate of origin: clear country of origin of nuts, which is essential to determine the applicable trade policies and tax rates. The certificate of origin should be issued by the official agency of the country of origin, and the content should be accurate, including the variety of nuts, origin, production date and other information.
2. Phytosanitary certificate: It proves that the nuts have been quarantined in the country of origin and do not carry dangerous pests. The certificate should describe the quarantine process and results in detail, and the importer should ensure that it meets the quarantine requirements of our country, so as to avoid detaining the goods due to the certificate problem.
3. Commercial invoices, packing lists and bills of lading: commercial invoices need to be clearly marked with the name of the nuts, specifications, quantity, unit price, total price, etc.; packing list to accurately reflect the packaging of the goods; bill of lading is an important proof of transport of goods. The information in these documents must be consistent with each other and with the actual goods.
Concerned about the quality of nuts and packaging
1. Quality Inspection: Before importation, the quality of nuts is initially inspected, including appearance, taste, moisture content, bad fruit rate and other indicators. For example, pistachios should have normal colour and fullness. If a large number of dried or discoloured nuts are found, it may affect the result of inspection report.
2. Packaging requirements: The packaging of nuts should comply with health and safety standards, with moisture-proof, insect-proof and breakage-proof functions. Packaging materials should not adversely affect the quality of nuts and should be labelled with clear product information, such as name, place of origin, date of production and shelf life.
Choose the right inspection agent
For importers who are not familiar with the inspection process, choosing a professional and experienced inspection agent can get twice the result with half the effort. The inspection agent can accurately fill out the inspection form, communicate efficiently with the inspection and quarantine departments, and promptly deal with the problems arising in the inspection process. Importers can refer to peer recommendations, check the agency's qualifications and performance and other ways to select a reliable partner.
Cooperate with inspection and quarantine work
After the inspection, the inspection and quarantine department may sample the nuts for inspection. Importers should actively co-operate and provide the necessary inspection sites, equipment and personnel to assist. If the inspection results do not meet the requirements, it is necessary to understand the reasons and take corrective measures, such as sorting, processing or return of unqualified nuts, in order to avoid greater losses.
Nuts import inspection procedures require importers to attach great importance to the understanding of regulations, document preparation to quality control, agent selection and inspection with a variety of aspects, strictly follow the relevant requirements and procedures to ensure the smooth import of nuts, to protect the health of consumers and legitimate rights and interests.